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Short, practical explanations of formulas, parameters and common machining concepts.

A practical overview of cutter, workholding, toolpath and cutting parameters.

Key relationships between diameter, speed, feed and depth of cut.

A practical reference for end mills, drills, turning tools and tool geometry.

What changes when drilling compared with milling.

Understand the basic metric tap drill relationship.

A practical look at the feed, RPM and flute relationship.

Use RPM, flute count and chip load to calculate feed rate.

Understand the relationship between width, depth and feed.

Understand the difference between surface speed and spindle speed.

Understand spindle speed, feed rate, cutting speed and chip load.